Mike Taylor

Forename/s: 
Mike
Family name: 
Taylor
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Interview Number: 
502
Interview Date(s): 
17 Nov 2009
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Duration (mins): 
37

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Mike Taylor  began his career as an apprentice at the Plaza Cinema Allerton in 1959. Mike loves movies and has done since he was a young boy.

He followed his dream and worked 50 years in the business with 22yrs for the Rank Organisation.

During Mike's career working he mingled with many of the stars. John Lennon was his favourite.

Mike was one of the projectionists operating for the screening of the premiere of the critically acclaimed film by Richard Lester –  A  Hard Day’s Night.

He is he regional co-ordinator for the Projection Picture Trust- Northwest Region, which is the parent company for the National Museum of Cinema Technology based at Bletchley Park.